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Fourth Thought: David Understood His Responsibilities
This final blog of the four again deals with situational awareness and the discernment necessary for success in ministry and leadership, but centers on the issue of personal responsibility. Again, I want to turn to David to glean a final principle – that we can understand and accept our responsibilities, in the face of our…
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Third Thought: David Understood His Abilities
One of my favorite expressions is, “There are no surprises in heaven.” If you could spend time around me, you would know that I regularly remind myself of this when I have a need to place pressures and unexpected circumstances in their proper perspective. Like most of us, I tend to underestimate my own gifts…
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Second Thought: David Understood His Opportunities
In the previous post, I wrote about David’s encounter with Goliath (1 Samuel 17). The topic was David’s understanding of his challenges. In this second installment, I want to share some thoughts with you about David’s understanding of the nature of his opportunities. When the army of Saul was confronted with the giant and his…
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David Understood His Challenge
I have been thinking about the difficulties of pastoring in today’s complex society. Every pastor faces tough issues and decisions that accompany the call to pastoral service. It seems to me that having correct situational awareness and accurate discernment is vital for success. This kind of awareness and discernment is a combination of naturally endowed…
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